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13 months.

New foods? Got the okay from her pediatrician to introduce diary, eggs and fish. Thanks goodness! She is getting a little better about not putting everything in her mouth but eating leaves and paper remains a favorite past-time.

New words? Favorites are Ah-Da (Addie) and nana (banana). Mama is way behind even cracker. Dada however is high up there and often used for both of us.

Teeth? She almost has all four molars in. She also continues to pull Addie's hair and thinks biting is a rather hilarious activity.

Height and Weight? Not sure since I can't find the paper from the doctor but she's average weight and at the top of the charts for height. She should enjoy her stature while it lasts.

Clever? Of course. She loves figuring out how things fit together - pen caps, legos, lids. She can identify a few things if you ask her to point. Where's your nose? Where's the duck? And of course Where's Addie? I forget how knowledgeable they are way in advance of their verbal skills.

Loud? Yup. Gets frustrated when she can't do something she wants to either because she's not allowed (like eating a cactus) or if she can't manipulate a toy the way she wants. The stupid rectangular block won't go into the rectangular hole. I think I'll throw myself on the floor until it fits!

Cuter? Of course!

Happy 13 months birthday little Eliza!